Fredonia (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Fredonia, Wisconsin
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Location of Town of Fredonia in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Ozaukee |
| Incorporated | 1847 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.0 sq mi (90.5 km2) |
| • Land | 34.7 sq mi (89.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 2,903 |
| • Density | 83.8/sq mi (32.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
Fredonia is a town in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,903 at the 2000 census. The Village of Fredonia is surrounded by the town. The unincorporated communities of Little Kohler and Waubeka are also located in the town.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.0 square miles (90.5 km²), of which, 34.7 square miles (89.8 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km²) of it (0.86%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,903 people, 727 households, and 585 families residing in the town. The population density was 83.8 people per square mile (32.3/km2). There were 751 housing units at an average density of 21.7 per square mile (8.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.14% White, 1.07% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.62% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. 1.03% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 727 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.9% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 15.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 32.6% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $55,388, and the median income for a family was $59,500. Males had a median income of $40,022 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,073. About 1.8% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The Town of Fredonia is served by two school districts. Students in the town's southern wards attends the Northern Ozaukee School District, which also covers the villages of Fredonia and Newburg, and parts of the towns of Belgium and Saukville. They attend Ozaukee Elementary School for kindergarten through fifth grade, Ozaukee Middle School for sixth through eighth grades, and Ozaukee High School for grades nine through twelve. Additionally, the Riveredge School is a tuition-free, public elementary charter school authorized by the district. Located at the Riveredge Nature Center in the northwestern Town of Saukville near the municipal boundary with the Village of Newburg, the school serves children from kindergarten through fifth grade.
Students in the town's northern wards attend the Random Lake School District. They attend Random Lake Elementary School for kindergarten through fourth grade, Random Lake Middle School for fifth through eighth grades, and Random Lake High School for ninth through twelfth grades.
Additionally, Divine Savior Congregation operates a Catholic parochial school in the Village of Fredonia offering kindergarten- through sixth-grade education.
Transportation
Wisconsin Highway 57 passes through the town.
Ozaukee County Transit Services' Shared Ride Taxi provides a public transit option for Fredonia residents. The taxis operate seven days a week and make connections to Washington County Transit and Milwaukee County Routes 12, 49 and 42u. Unlike a typical taxi, however, the rider must contact the service ahead of time to schedule their pick-up date and time. The taxi service plans their routes based on the number of riders, pick-up/drop-off time and destination then plans the routes accordingly.
The Wisconsin and Southern Railroad operates a freight line that passes through the town. Fredonia currently does not have a passenger train station.
Notable residents
- Bernard J. Cigrand, founder of United States Flag Day, was born in Waubeka.
Images for kids
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The Kendall Cabinet Shop in Waubeka was built in 1860 and was an early business in the community. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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The 435-acre Huiras Lake Woods and Bog State Natural Area contains unspoiled bogs and conifer swamps common in northern Ozaukee County but rarely found in other parts of Southeastern Wisconsin.
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The Stony Hill School in Waubeka was the site of the first formal observance of United States Flag Day. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a museum.
See also
In Spanish: Fredonia (condado de Ozaukee, Wisconsin) para niños
